Shinagawa CityChildren & family
Shinagawa City Postpartum Doula Home Help Subsidy
産後家事育児支援訪問費助成（産後ドゥーラ）
In short: The ward pays ¥2,700 an hour toward partnered postpartum doula home help for babies under 1.Raising a child under 1 registered in Shinagawa; parent and child must be present (babysitting use excluded).(Source: www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp, verified on 2026-10-15)
Validity: Current per Shinagawa City official page read in full 2026-10-15. Verified on 2026-10-15. Official source: https://www.city.shinagawa.tokyo.jp/PC/kodomo/kodomo-kateisoudan/hpg000027978.html
- Residence-status rule — not stated on source; confirm with office.
Who qualifies
- Raising a child under 1 registered in Shinagawa; parent and child must be present (babysitting use excluded). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Conditions by topic
| Age | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
|---|---|
| Income | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Household | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Child age | Baby under 1. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Residence in Japan | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Residence in Tokyo / municipality | Registered as a resident of Shinagawa City (see page for timing). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15] |
| Work / insurance type | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
| Disability | Not stated in the sources we checked — confirm with the office. |
Residence status
Not stated in the official sources we checked — unknown.
Residence status is not stated on the official page — ask the office.
Where to apply
- Apply to Shinagawa City (see the official page for the counter and online options). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Find addresses in the office finder.
Deadlines
- Claims up to age 1 year 1 month (see page). [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Documents
Not yet verified from an official source.
Key details
- Planning: ¥1,000 once; support: ¥2,700 per hour. Hour caps depend on the child. [official source · verified on 2026-10-15]
Phone / counter phrases
すみません、産後家事育児支援訪問費助成（産後ドゥーラ）について伺いたいのですが、対象になるか、何を持っていけばよいか教えていただけますか。
Hello. I would like to ask about "産後家事育児支援訪問費助成（産後ドゥーラ）". Am I eligible, and what documents should I bring?
すみません、もう少しゆっくり話していただけますか。
Sumimasen, mō sukoshi yukkuri hanashite itadakemasu ka.
Sorry, could you please speak a little more slowly?
Generic phrases for practical help, not official wording.